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PlayWiseKids
Find out what this indoor play and activity center in Columbia, MD has for preschoolers!

Wegmans Food Markets
Is Wegmans a good place to go grocery shopping with preschoolers?

Washington DC Public Libraries
Learn more about activities and materials for your preschooler at DC Public Libraries!

Washington DC Preschool Parenting Resources

Raising a preschooler is a rewarding, but exhausting job. Fortunately, the Washington, DC area has many resources to help parents and other caregivers of preschoolers. On this page, you will find support and services to help you ensure your preschooler's (and family's) emotional, physical, and educational well-being. If you provide a service or know of a resource you think should appear here, please contact me.

Featured Washington DC Preschooler Parenting Resources

Parent Encouragement Program
Located in Kensington, Maryland, the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP) guides parents through tantrums, toilet training, and even teens for when you get that far! They offer one-time programs, as well as comprehensive classes, and a lot of support and ideas.

Children's National Medical Center - Where Kids Come First

At Children's National Medical Center, everything is focused on helping children get and stay well. They know hospitals and doctor's offices can be intimidating, especially if you have a serious illness. Whether you are looking for a support group dealing with your child's illness or disability, or trying to figure out if you should have a doctor look at your child's rash, Children's can help.

Featured Preschool Parenting Resources Products

How to Behave So Your Preschooler Will, Too! by Sal Severe, PhD
As the title suggests, this follow up to Severe's New York Times bestseller How to Behave So Your Children Will, Too! focuses specifically on preschoolers. Severe's basic approach is that children often mirror their parents' behavior. You'll find advice on tantrums, sibling rivalry, preparing for school, and much more. The book combines practical, how-to advice with explanations of your preschooler's emotional and physical development. Severe emphasizes consistency and positive reinforcement of good behavior.

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Contingency Plan For Your Preschool Child's Future Without You
Legal expert Alexis Martin Neely helps parents navigate, in three easy but important steps, the steps to take to protect the future of our preschool children - in the event we're no longer here to raise them. It's the responsible thing to do.

Potty Training Rewards 101
Watching your preschooler grow and learn new skills is always wonderful. One of the biggest milestones in your child's life is potty training. Need some quick ideas for rewarding your preschooler's potty training efforts? Read this article to get ideas for recognizing a job well done.